November 08, 2016
Steve Arndt
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Culture

SEMA 2016: An Exceptional Experience

It’s an experience like no other, and this year was no exception. You know we’re talking about SEMA, one of the top automotive specialty products trade events. The show did not disappoint. More than 60,000 buyers attended, including representatives from FinishMaster.

“SEMA is an opportunity to see the latest and greatest and keep our FinishMaster family at the forefront of cutting edge technology,” said Mike Cohen, SMART Tech Rep. “It allows us to provide our partners with the best products and solutions in the industry.”

There are 12 segments of displays at SEMA, including a New Products Showcase. This year’s showcase featured nearly 2,500 parts, tools, and components.

“SEMA continues to grow, and the PBE section has expanded significantly the past few years,” said Travis Trott, VP, Finance. “The North Hall was full of new products and opportunities to offer innovative solutions to our customers.  As always, it was a great opportunity to see the products we sell ‘in-action,’ as well as the amazing custom work at the show.”

Not only were attendees able to check out the latest products, but they also had the chance to meet and network with buyers from all over the world.

“It was a great opportunity to connect with existing and future vendor partners,” said David Zelner, VP, Operations.

“For me personally it was a great chance to meet hundreds of refinishers face-to-face, get to know one another, and network,” said Mike. “I was able to connect with technicians from coast to coast who may or may not be current FinishMaster customers. At the end of the day, we are just one big refinish family.”

SEMA aligns with our Core Values to be bold and creative, pursue growth and learning, be part of the solution, and more. The experiences will carry over into our goals and inspiration for the upcoming year.

What were your favorite products at this year’s show? Next year’s SEMA is October 31-November 3. Look forward to seeing you there!